Description
Explore the tranquil and mysterious beauty of Haida Gwaii, discovering the ancient culture of the Haida people and searching for black bears in the pristine rainforests. Discover the ancient rainforests and unique cultural history of Haida Gwaii, home of the Haida people for thousands of years. The islands have a mystical atmosphere, and are characterised by their jagged shorelines, moss-covered forests and abundant wildlife, including the endemic Haida Gwaii black bear, orca and humpback whales, bald eagles and sea lions
Overview
Explore the tranquil and mysterious beauty of Haida Gwaii, discovering the ancient culture of the Haida people and searching for black bears in the pristine rainforests.
Discover the ancient rainforests and unique cultural history of Haida Gwaii, home of the Haida people for thousands of years. The islands have a mystical atmosphere, and are characterised by their jagged shorelines, moss-covered forests and abundant wildlife, including the endemic Haida Gwaii black bear, orca and humpback whales, bald eagles and sea lions. Witness the breathtaking scenery by zodiac and helicopter, visit the SGang Gwaay World Heritage Site, and relax in your peaceful coastal surroundings.
WHAT MAKES THIS TRIP EXTRAORDINARY
- Explore the stunning natural landscape of Haida Gwaii.
- Learn about the culture and history of the indigenous Haida people.
- Trek through the lush rainforests in search of black bears.
- Look out for marine wildlife on a zodiac tour along the coast.
Itinerary
Arrive into Vancouver and transfer to your city hotel to relax and explore the city. Depending on your time of arrival, wander around the waterfront and grab a spot of dinner before your early morning flight.
This morning you will catch your charter flight to Sandspit, where you will be transferred by helicopter to Ocean House. The rest of the day is at leisure, giving you time to relax and enjoy the peaceful coastal atmosphere with a walk along the beach or soak in the hot tub.
The next few days will give you the opportunity to discover the rich culture and unique natural beauty of Haida Gwaii. Head out on a guided zodiac tour, where you will learn some of the stories and legends of the area and witness the breathtaking scenery. This is also one of the best ways to view the abundant wildlife of the region, including black bears, eagles, orcas and humpback whales.
Today you will return by helicopter to Sandspit, where you will take a short ferry ride to Skidegate. Here, you will be met by a local representative and transferred to Haida House. Enjoy a relaxed walk along the beach and river before a hearty dinner.
Overnight: Haida House(B, D)
Over the next three days you will take part in a number of guided activities as you explore the unique cultural heritage of the Haida people and the beautiful island scenery, including a visit to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of SGang Gwaay, known for its masterfully crafted totem poles.
Overnight: Haida House(B, L, D)
After breakfast, you will be transferred back to Sandspit for your chartered flight to Vancouver. Relax into your hotel and enjoy your final night in the city.
Today, you will transfer to the airport for your international flight home.
Accommodation
- HAIDA HOUSE
Cancellation Policy
Life is unpredictable and we understand that sometimes you have to cancel or change your trip dates and it is our endeavor to make it as easy as possible for you. However, please understand that we plan everything including guide fees, permits, accommodation and ration in advance. Therefore, any cancellation means inconvenience and certain losses to the people involved in various stages of the program. Keeping that in mind, our cancellation charges are as below,
- Cancellations prior to 30 days from the start of the event: Full refund as cash.
- Cancellations between 30 days and 15 days to the start of the event: 50 % refund as cash.
- Cancellations less than 15 days to the start of the event: No refund.
- Cancellations will be accepted only by email.
Note: We reserve the right to cancel a program before departure in the event of logistical problems arising due to natural calamities, strikes, wars or any other circumstances that make the event inadvisable. In this case, we will refund 50% of the event fees.
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